South is committed to educating each of our students in becoming responsible lifelong learners. This in essence means that our students are provided opportunities to pursue academic excellence, connect with positive peer groups and lay the ground work for a promising future.

Our staff work towards this goal daily with enthusiasm! We strive towards maintaining a positive school culture and climate that promotes a sense of self respect, respect for others and respect of our surrounding school environment and community with integrity.

Dr. Willarene, Principal

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: 2001 students

Academic Focus Areas:

All Nations (citywide program)

Liberal Arts

Open (citywide program)

College Partnerships:

Augsburg

Minneapolis Community & Technical College

University of Minnesota

St. Paul Technical College

Dual Credit Opportunities/Accreditations:

Advanced Placement (AP)

College in the Schools (CIS)

Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) (Engineering)

Post-Graduate Plans (Class of 2011):

55% to four-year colleges

26% to two-year colleges

19% to military service/work/other

Scholarships:

Two students awarded Page Scholarships

Six students awarded Regis Scholarships

28 Students received scholarships administered by AchieveMpls and South High Foundation in the total amount of $89,250

Nine Wallin Scholars were awarded approximately $144,000

Three Cornwell Scholars were awarded approximately $54,000

One Ester Johnson Scholar was awarded approximately $16,000

Four Enterprise Scholars were awarded approximately $64,000

$1.6 million dollars was awarded to South High students in 2011 to be used for the duration of their college expense

English Language Learner Supports:

English as a Second Language classes in several levels, sheltered instruction in math, social studies and science

Somali bilingual program aide

Spanish bilingual program aide

Citywide Special Education Programs:

Life Skills

Autism

Physical and Other Health Disabilities

Other Student Support Programs:

Teenage Pregnant and Parenting Program (TAPPP)

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID): study skills program designed to help students become successful in upper level courses

Awards/Kudos:

Two students named National Merit Finalists 2011

Two students name National Merit Scholar Semi Finalist 2011

One student named National Achievement Scholarship Finalist 2011

One student named National Achievement Scholarship Semi Finalist 2011

Seven students named commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Program

One student named 2011 National Achievement Program Outstanding Participants Referred to Colleges

Music, art, debate and graphics programs won awards at local and national competitions